Inquiry on installation of CSL style trunk spoiler

Jonsiu · 10-14-2009, 11:50 PM

Hi guys I am ordering a CSL style trunk spoiler from JBSPEED. I am wondering if the 3M tape can hold up to it or do I need to use glue? And what about fitment wise?

snipersix · 10-15-2009, 12:07 AM

usually for spoilers 3M tape would be good enough.

Jonsiu · 10-15-2009, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by snipersix

usually for spoilers 3M tape would be good enough.

ok thanks~ but the CSL trunk spoiler is a really big piece of spoiler ~ so i dunno if it would hold

perrymaxima · 10-15-2009, 12:15 AM

I just got my spoiler from jspeed I'm a little disappointed with the condition there is 2 nicks in the paint on the edge and on the top there is a hairline scratch in the clear coat. I did a dry fit of the spoiler using painters tape and I can see a gap between the spoiler and rear of my trunk. I think this can be resolved with 3m tape though. I'm on the fence with weather or not I will go ahead and mount it to my car.

My overall impression with the spoiler is for the price it's what you should expect of an aftermarket spoiler. Not perfect but to the average person it will due. I'm going to leave it taped to the car overnight and then check it out again in the day light to see how it all flows.

Jonsiu · 10-15-2009, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by perrymaxima

I just got my spoiler from jspeed I'm a little disappointed with the condition there is 2 nicks in the paint on the edge and on the top there is a hairline scratch in the clear coat. I did a dry fit of the spoiler using painters tape and I can see a gap between the spoiler and rear of my trunk. I think this can be resolved with 3m tape though. I'm on the fence with weather or not I will go ahead and mount it to my car.

My overall impression with the spoiler is for the price it's what you should expect of an aftermarket spoiler. Not perfect but to the average person it will due. I'm going to leave it taped to the car overnight and then check it out again in the day light to see how it all flows.

Please post pic when you do

How is the fitment tho? not too shabby?

iheartsole · 10-15-2009, 03:49 AM

post pics when installed

Johnny Lin · 10-15-2009, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by perrymaxima

I just got my spoiler from jspeed I'm a little disappointed with the condition there is 2 nicks in the paint on the edge and on the top there is a hairline scratch in the clear coat. I did a dry fit of the spoiler using painters tape and I can see a gap between the spoiler and rear of my trunk. I think this can be resolved with 3m tape though. I'm on the fence with weather or not I will go ahead and mount it to my car.

My overall impression with the spoiler is for the price it's what you should expect of an aftermarket spoiler. Not perfect but to the average person it will due. I'm going to leave it taped to the car overnight and then check it out again in the day light to see how it all flows.

You should try to conact JBSpeed first. He is a great vendor, he will take care of you with the problems. Been dealing with JBSpeed for a while and had no problem at all. Do an exhanage or something.

JBSPEED · 10-15-2009, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by iheartsole

post pics when installed

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=309479

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SV Concepts III · 10-15-2009, 11:46 AM

I highly recommend installing this with BETA Link glue. Double sided tape will work for a while but it tends to sag over time.

perrymaxima · 10-16-2009, 01:54 PM

Got JBSPEED's pm for pictures showing the problems with the spoiler. I realized that my BMW roundel and 328i emblem was causing the gaps. DUH I shaved them off the trunk and then mounted up the spoiler. It's a sunny day out so pixs to come in a few.

Jonsiu · 10-16-2009, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by perrymaxima

Got JBSPEED's pm for pictures showing the problems with the spoiler. I realized that my BMW roundel and 328i emblem was causing the gaps. DUH I shaved them off the trunk and then mounted up the spoiler. It's a sunny day out so pixs to come in a few.

oh lol~

Craig@SupremePower · 10-16-2009, 08:34 PM

3M tape or Betalink...

perrymaxima · 10-17-2009, 03:00 AM

I used a lot of 3m tape pretty much the entire backside of the spoiler is covered with the indoor/outdoor heavy duty red 3M tape. I traced the shape of the spoiler out during a dry fit on the trunk and then sprayed the tape with some quick detailer and whiped off the excess spray and slapped it on the trunk. Then used painters tape to secure it down and let it sit for a couple hrs in the garage (above 70 degrees) then today let the car sit out in the sun all day. There's no give in the spoiler at all so it won't be going anywhere unless on a rare night it get below freezing here in San Antonio.

perrymaxima · 10-17-2009, 03:03 AM

Another question for the guys that have the spoiler did you use your trunk roundel on the spoiler? The roundel is slightly bigger than the indentation in the spoiler it will fit but it's not seated totally flat in the area. I didn't want to drill any holes into the spoiler (compromise the paint via cracking) so I used the same 3m tape. I may take some betalink to this though because there is some give in the roundel since it's not totally flat on the spoiler...

perrymaxima · 10-18-2009, 02:38 PM

Sorry I'm late

skow · 10-18-2009, 08:37 PM

A bunch of 3m tape worked for me, it is not going ANYWHERE.

Gtrain · 11-06-2009, 11:57 AM

3M tape will work for about 2 Years then the tape will harden and lose it's adhesiveness

10-14-2009, 11:50 PM	#1
Jonsiu Captain 145 Rep 926 Posts Drives: E92 328i, F30 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. iTrader: (2)	Inquiry on installation of CSL style trunk spoiler Hi guys I am ordering a CSL style trunk spoiler from JBSPEED. I am wondering if the 3M tape can hold up to it or do I need to use glue? And what about fitment wise?
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10-15-2009, 12:07 AM	#2
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10-15-2009, 12:15 AM	#4
perrymaxima Lieutenant 26 Rep 482 Posts Drives: E70 X5 M Sport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oahu, HI iTrader: (7)	I just got my spoiler from jspeed I'm a little disappointed with the condition there is 2 nicks in the paint on the edge and on the top there is a hairline scratch in the clear coat. I did a dry fit of the spoiler using painters tape and I can see a gap between the spoiler and rear of my trunk. I think this can be resolved with 3m tape though. I'm on the fence with weather or not I will go ahead and mount it to my car. My overall impression with the spoiler is for the price it's what you should expect of an aftermarket spoiler. Not perfect but to the average person it will due. I'm going to leave it taped to the car overnight and then check it out again in the day light to see how it all flows.
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10-15-2009, 03:49 AM	#6
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10-15-2009, 11:46 AM	#9
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	I highly recommend installing this with BETA Link glue. Double sided tape will work for a while but it tends to sag over time.
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10-16-2009, 01:54 PM	#10
perrymaxima Lieutenant 26 Rep 482 Posts Drives: E70 X5 M Sport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oahu, HI iTrader: (7)	Got JBSPEED's pm for pictures showing the problems with the spoiler. I realized that my BMW roundel and 328i emblem was causing the gaps. DUH I shaved them off the trunk and then mounted up the spoiler. It's a sunny day out so pixs to come in a few.
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10-16-2009, 08:34 PM	#12
Craig@SupremePower G.O.A.T.! 1000 Rep 74,998 Posts Drives: '18 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (14)	3M tape or Betalink...
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10-17-2009, 03:00 AM	#13
perrymaxima Lieutenant 26 Rep 482 Posts Drives: E70 X5 M Sport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oahu, HI iTrader: (7)	I used a lot of 3m tape pretty much the entire backside of the spoiler is covered with the indoor/outdoor heavy duty red 3M tape. I traced the shape of the spoiler out during a dry fit on the trunk and then sprayed the tape with some quick detailer and whiped off the excess spray and slapped it on the trunk. Then used painters tape to secure it down and let it sit for a couple hrs in the garage (above 70 degrees) then today let the car sit out in the sun all day. There's no give in the spoiler at all so it won't be going anywhere unless on a rare night it get below freezing here in San Antonio.
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10-17-2009, 03:03 AM	#14
perrymaxima Lieutenant 26 Rep 482 Posts Drives: E70 X5 M Sport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oahu, HI iTrader: (7)	Another question for the guys that have the spoiler did you use your trunk roundel on the spoiler? The roundel is slightly bigger than the indentation in the spoiler it will fit but it's not seated totally flat in the area. I didn't want to drill any holes into the spoiler (compromise the paint via cracking) so I used the same 3m tape. I may take some betalink to this though because there is some give in the roundel since it's not totally flat on the spoiler...
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10-18-2009, 02:38 PM	#15
perrymaxima Lieutenant 26 Rep 482 Posts Drives: E70 X5 M Sport Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oahu, HI iTrader: (7)	Sorry I'm late
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10-18-2009, 08:37 PM	#16
skow First Lieutenant 17 Rep 310 Posts Drives: 2016 F36 Gran Coupe xDrive Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oregon iTrader: (1)	A bunch of 3m tape worked for me, it is not going ANYWHERE.
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11-06-2009, 11:57 AM	#17
Gtrain Colonel 144 Rep 2,018 Posts Drives: something slowwwww Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NYC iTrader: (21)	3M tape will work for about 2 Years then the tape will harden and lose it's adhesiveness
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